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Johnson and Jacobs spread joy to less fortunate children
By Sean Devers
Someone once said that Christmas is most truly Christmas when we celebrate it 
by giving the light of love to those who need it most.
Guyana Jaguars’ skipper Leon Johnson and his team-mate all-rounder Steven Jacobs visited the Guyana Convalescent Home last Wednesday to spread some Christmas cheer. Jacobs, a regular donor at the institution, partnered with Johnson who spent the majority of his life just a stone’s throw away from the institution, tapped into the good cause of gifting by donating some fun education items to the underprivileged children at the home. Caregiver at the Durban Backlands based Institution Amocia Vanvield received the items from the National Cricketers.
The Convalescent Home provides care and support for children five years and under in the form of shelter, food and through promoting their safety, welfare, physical, mental and emotional development with the ultimate goal of family reintegration, foster care and or adoption.
“It is always a good feeling to give back. It is our hope to bring some joy to the hearts of the young ones but we also hope that the little we did will motivate others to give back, not just at Christmas, but throughout the year,” Jacobs stated.
Johnson and Jacobs hinted at starting their own foundation as they plan on making continuous donations, not just toys, but food, clothing and items to help with academic development at numerous homes.
The pair says they are privileged to have gotten to where they are today and will not turn a blind eye to those who still need the basics; food, water, shelter and hope for the future.
Both the 28-year-old Johnson and the 27-year-old Jacobs are fathers of a son each and will take a break from their preparations for NAGICO Super50 which starts next month to spend some quality time with their families for the holidays, something the Children in the Home would not be able to do.
“It is great feeling to do sometime for those who don’t have a family of their own but I am sure that the wonderful Caregivers here and their extended family, will ensure they feel loved and cared for. But they can’t do it on their own and need your help and support with donations not only at Christmas but throughout the year,” Johnson said.
Both Cricketers have attended University and on Wednesday Johnson took his three-year-old to share in the experience of giving.
Young people like Amocia Vanvield play a huge role in the lives of the child at the Home and many times sacrifice her family to bring smiles to the faces of the little ones. Wednesday was one of those days but for Amocia and others like her it brings joy to their lives when they see the children happy.
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